How Does Brain Fog Develop And How Can We Treat It?

Brain fog can make simple tasks feel uphill, even when your test results look “normal.” We go straight at the gap between how your brain performs on paper and how it feels in real life, unpacking the real drivers of fog—sleep disruption, hormonal changes, inflammation, metabolic issues, chemo brain, long COVID, and chronic stress—and what actually helps. With Dr. Heather Putney’s clinical lens, we connect everyday symptoms like slower thinking and mental fatigue to the underlying network patterns that shape speed, attention, and focus.

We explore why deep sleep is the brain’s rinse cycle and how late caffeine, screens, sleep apnea, and restless legs push you into a wired-but-tired state. You’ll hear how we triage sleep first with smart hygiene and referrals for studies, then layer in targeted neurotherapy to nudge the brain toward healthier rhythms. We break down chemo brain in plain language: stiffer resting-state activity, sluggish default mode network responses, and oxidative stress. Then we show how photobiomodulation increases ATP, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports neurogenesis, making cognition feel lighter and quicker.

Hormones get real attention too—from pregnancy and postpartum shifts to perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen supports brain energy and memory regions, so its swings can dull recall and speed. We talk about coordinating with your doctors, checking thyroid and other metabolic markers, and using neuromodulation to send energy where it’s needed most. Finally, we answer a big question: does how long you’ve had brain fog determine recovery time? Not necessarily. Brain energy and responsiveness set the pace, and with the right inputs, even long-standing fog can lift.

If you’re ready to feel clear, focused, and energized again, follow the show for more brain-forward tools, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find us. Your brain is built to power you forward—let’s help it do its job.

To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:
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Transformative Neurotherapy
570 Lincoln Ave.
Bellevue, PA 15202
412-204-7397

How Does Neurotherapy Help With Learning Disabilities?

What if learning could feel lighter because the brain itself runs better? We take you inside a practical, science-backed approach to dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning challenges, showing how targeted neurotherapy can speed up processing, improve communication between key regions, and make practice finally stick.

We break down why traditional tutoring sometimes plateaus when the underlying networks are slow, and how pairing stimulation with real-time exercises turns a short window of heightened plasticity into measurable gains. You’ll hear about the “glow” period after each session, when blood flow, oxygenation, and neurogenesis are elevated, and why reading aloud, tackling math facts, or refining handwriting during that window can unlock faster progress. We also talk through what shapes response rates—sleep, metabolic health, toxicity, and coexisting anxiety—and how we adapt protocols with EEG insights to meet each person’s brain where it is.

A standout success story brings it home: a bright elementary student with ADHD features and dyslexia moved from dread and meltdowns to grade-level reading and genuine enjoyment, once the temporoparietal decoding systems received focused training. Along the way, we outline the conditions we commonly support—dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, auditory and language processing disorders, sensory challenges, executive function issues, and memory difficulties—and map the care path from scan to symptom tracking to graduation.

If you’re curious about brain-based learning, attention training, and evidence-informed strategies that complement tutoring, this conversation offers clear steps and hopeful momentum. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review to help more families find a path forward.

To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:
https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org
Transformative Neurotherapy
570 Lincoln Ave.
Bellevue, PA 15202
412-204-7397

What Is The Healing Power Of Intensive Neurotherapy?

When healing can’t wait, momentum matters. We dive into the strategy behind intensive neurotherapy—two sessions a day, five days a week—to show how frequent, targeted input helps the brain learn faster, reduce regression between appointments, and translate neural gains into real-world relief. From brain fog and poor sleep to trauma, ADHD, and stress, we walk through a clear plan for accelerating change without skipping essential steps.

We start with the foundation: a brain scan and neurofunctional report that map imbalances and guide where to train first. Then we explain how compressing treatments increases stability in new patterns, much like daily practice cements complex skills. You’ll hear how we track symptoms every day, rescan at the end of week one, and adapt protocols quickly so progress compounds. We also talk about the lived experience of an intensive—expect some fatigue and emotional churn as the nervous system reorganizes—and how simple supports like hydration, nutrition, and rest make the process smoother.

A powerful case study brings it home: a newly single parent navigating sudden loss arrives with her child in a state of hyperarousal and sleeplessness. After a focused week pairing neurotherapy with talk therapy, both experience calmer nights, clearer thinking, and the capacity to function again. Months later, a second week deepens the gains. It’s not a shortcut through grief, but it is a faster path to stability and resilience when life demands it.

If you’re curious whether a healing sprint could help you think clearer, sleep deeper, and feel steadier, hit play and take notes. Then share this episode with someone who needs hope on a deadline, subscribe for more brain health strategies, and leave a review to help others find the show.

To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:
https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org
Transformative Neurotherapy
570 Lincoln Ave.
Bellevue, PA 15202
412-204-7397